ABOUT
ABOUT
Hi, I’m Eli.
Hi, I’m Eli.
UX/UI designer based in Santa Cruz, California.
UX/UI designer based in Santa Cruz, California.
UX/UI designer based in Santa Cruz, California.
I design websites and interactive prototypes with a focus on clear navigation, accessibility, and thoughtful visual design. I enjoy taking complicated information and making it easier to understand and use.
Let’s connect.
Let’s connect.
Have a project or opportunity in mind? I’d love to hear from you.
Have a project or opportunity in mind? I’d love to hear from you.
Have a project or opportunity in mind? I’d love to hear from you.
My background
My background
I’m a Senior Design Associate at BizzNEST, part of Digital NEST, where I contribute to UX/UI and visual design projects for community-focused organizations. Alongside designing, I support junior designers through feedback, task coordination, and project deadlines.
I’m a Senior Design Associate at BizzNEST, part of Digital NEST, where I contribute to UX/UI and visual design projects for community-focused organizations. Alongside designing, I support junior designers through feedback, task coordination, and project deadlines.
I’m also studying graphic design at Cabrillo College, building my skills in typography, visual communication, and design systems alongside my UX/UI work.
I’m also studying graphic design at Cabrillo College, building my skills in typography, visual communication, and design systems alongside my UX/UI work.
How I approach design
How I approach design
Make information easier to use
Make information easier to use
I look for ways to simplify navigation, organize content, and reduce the effort it takes to find what matters.
I look for ways to simplify navigation, organize content, and reduce the effort it takes to find what matters.
Build visual consistency
Build visual consistency
I use typography, spacing, color, and hierarchy to make interfaces feel clear and connected.
I use typography, spacing, color, and hierarchy to make interfaces feel clear and connected.
Refine through iteration
Refine through iteration
I use prototypes, feedback, and AI-assisted exploration to develop ideas, then review and refine the details.
I use prototypes, feedback, and AI-assisted exploration to develop ideas, then review and refine the details.
Tools I work with
Tools I work with
Figma · Figma Make · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Squarespace
Figma · Figma Make · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Squarespace